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Journal Article > Research

Seasonal variations in tuberculosis diagnosis among HIV-positive individuals in Southern Africa: analysis of cohort studies at antiretroviral treatment programmes

Ballif M, Zurcher K, Reid SE, Boulle AM, Fox MP, Prozesky HW, Chimbete C, Zwahlen M, Egger M, Fenner L
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Abstract
Seasonal variations in tuberculosis diagnoses have been attributed to seasonal climatic changes and indoor crowding during colder winter months. We investigated trends in pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) diagnosis at antiretroviral therapy (ART) programmes in Southern Africa.
Countries
South AfricaZambiaZimbabwe
Subject Area
tuberculosisHIV/AIDS
DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017405
Published Date
11-Jan-2018
PubMed ID
29330173
Languages
English
Journal
BMJ Open
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 8, Issue 1
Issue Date
01-Jan-2018
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